... thinks that anyone who knows him love him. Thus the ultimate evaluation of Othello must be that, although he leads well and means well, he lacks good judgement and common sense. This becomes most plainly obvious in his final two speeches, where even though the play ends properly, and in a dignified way, Othello never fully realizes or takes responsibility for what ... onstage is critical to how Othello, the other players onstage, perceives it and the audience. It lends credence to the nobility of the situation, and adds to Othello's misguided self-perception. The experience, in itself, ...

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... not to suspect anything because of the warnings from such a close friend, In addition, those warnings were offered with extreme reluctance and Iago thought that his confession came from a friend's sense of duty. Any man would have been naturally disturbed by accusations about his fiancé. IF she be false, O, then heaven mocks itself, I'll not believe it. [III.iii. 278 ... them, and when they have lined their coats, Do themselves homage . . . As such I do profess myself. [I.i.46-53] Iago is the facilitator. Seemingly, it is Iago's goal to transform the perception of almost every characte...

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... propriety. Now, because of this mistake, he believes that he has lost everything that sets him apart from everyone else, and afraid that only the "bestial" remains in him. In a sense, Cassio recognizes the importance of reputation and how it affects his status in life. Again, reputation is the driving force that leads Cassio to make these mistakes. Desdemona's form of ... people base their selection and decision more on reputation than directly analyzing a person with their own eyes. As Iago gradually diminishes others" views on Desdemona with lies, he is, in a sense, slowly killing Des...

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... of others, especially Othello who is susceptible because of his own feelings of inadequacy and alienation. He destroys his victims from the inside, under the guise of friendship and in a sense is the main character of the play, as if there is no Iago there is no story. He manipulates love to his advantage, being one able to lead this passion ... to men. This is apparent when Iago uses animal imagery to describe Desdemona and Emilia as 'wild cats" and Othello as "a Barbary horse". He conveys a clear perception of Desdemona's innocent nature which makes her vulnerable to his scheming...

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... to be in control of every situation, and have the admiration and trust of all around him. He is an established military leader and warrior, which has produced his strong sense of pride and his natural leadership qualities. Throughout the first act, he speaks with confidence, and those around him listen and obey. He accomplishes all this despite the fact that ... not to believe him. Othello says of Iago in line 286 of Act I, Scene III, "A man he is of honesty and trust."" Of course, Othello should have used his own perception of his wife's actions instead of a friend, but he has always t...

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... -like Seeing your coming in reference to the sight of Desdemona speaking to Cassio in private. By clever handling of the occasions that arise, Iago is able to shape Othello's perception of Desdemona and Cassio, therefore allowing him to advance his destruction of Othello's life faster and with more ease than he had originally expected. Similarly, Claudius is able to use ... . Close readings of Othello and Hamlet provide the reader with many more examples supporting the argument that Iago and Claudius, although driven by different ambitions, are both villains in the sense that they have a ...

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• Grade Level: High School